How much money you put in your car?

[J5ISALIVE]

Same as topic.

sorry if this is a repeat but people are constantly upgrading...

I have put:
$20- S2000 Antenna
$10- Fill-ins
___________
$30 WOW A TOTAL OF THIRTY DOLLARS LOL

damn i feel cheap....BUT....... PARTS ON THE WAY.....as soon as i save some more money. LOL keep in mind i'm 16 with out a job. but will get a job soon as i find one.

John

So how much have you all put in?

[2kgtx]

S2000 Antenna = $20.00
Callipers paint = $10.00
TRD Exhaust = $403.00
TRD Air filter = $50.00
H/U = $510.00
AMPS = $600.00
SUP & BOX = $400.00
Neon lights (trunk = $130.00
Tinted Windows = $200.00
Vanity License plate = $70.00
TRD Plate Frame = 25.00
Dynamat license plate = $15.00
Plus more I can't think of

Total = $2433.00

Still to come I am saving for Rims I will get those in the spring or summer, Carbon fiber Scoop, Kaminari body kit, AEM CAI or short ram.

[Slade_Templar]

Ive spent far too much on my mr2.
I havnt even driven it with its new mods... hopefully mid 12's will be waiting.

[Bling]

around $3000

[redcel180]

all in all I figure I put about $8000-$10000 into the celica counting what all of the stereo stuff was worth and the body kit that didnt fit + labor

Brett

[Slade_Templar]

ok, compared to you guys, i havnt spent anything. I almost to 2k, and all that was performance parts :)

[Need4Spd]

too much..

1600 rims and tires
500 exhaust
250 intake
150 shifter
5150 stereo
1100 bodykit (on the way)
paint and install =$?
200 gauges + needle kit3
100 hoodscoop
maybe 100 for the little stuff (antenna,etc)

so yeah.. after I get my kit installed + painted ill be pushing 10k on my ride. man i coulda done alot of other **** with that cash. oh well, worst part is. im not done.. but, is anyone ever really done?

[Furies]

Hey J5ISAlive....at least ur ahead of me bud...i'm juss about the same age as you......i got this cool blue two tone Moon Shaped air freshener for about 6 bucks...pretty phat huh?...

[jonasblack]

Giovanna Rims 1080
Kaminari Bodykit 785
Paint and install 500
Injen CAI 205
Dual Exhaust 250
Euro tail lights 195
Euro Bumperlights 30
Tint 100
TRD springs (installed) 210
CF dashtrim 155
Shift knobs (more than one) 75
Reverse indiglo guages 95
HU AMP KICKER 10" 550
Pedals 45
Lights (all outside and inside) 185
Broadway mirror 10
Caliper Paint 25
Engine Bay paint 5
total $ 4500
And alot more to come soon!!!!

[Kappa'sCelica]

Don't ask that question!!!!! It's makes me ask myself, "Why Am I doing this!!! Save my money for better things!!!!" Then after 10 minutes of asking this question to myself, I go out and by another mod for my car... haha

[larryd]

close to 20,000 :( WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH $$

[Chiznarles]

Full Stereo $1500
AEM CAI $250
B&M SS $150
B&G Coilover suspension $820
Tint $150
Tanabe Rear underbrace $85
Tanabe Front strut bar $105
Progress springs w/ install $190 - btw, for sale
Hyperblinkers $25
Clear sidemarkers $50
Bulbs everywhere ~$110
Bel 980 radar detector $220
Bell full face helmet $290
APR Wing $250
5zigen exhaust, 4 pt roll bar Free :D
-----
$4195 total.

If i were to do something over, I wouldn't spend the $1500 on the stereo, and I'd just get a kit, or rims.

On the way:
17" Rims $450
Kumho tires $400

What I want to get next:
Powdercoat roll bar ?
Sparco seat (dunno which one yet) ~$600 w/ rails
Sparco steering wheel ~$220
Sparco harness ~$190?

Not to mention maintenance, and small random parts and cleaning stuff.

[AkUmA]

somewhere close to $1500. at least this car's parts are cheaper than my old z32. shoot the exhaust on that car was close to $1200...ekkk:eek:

[kuruptgt]

ww bodykit and install -1100
guages and afc install- 200
carbon fiber hood-550
antenna-9.99 hehe
red tails-1.95
n20 and install-700
body work-300
full detail-150
trd exhaust +custom pipe+install-700 (removed)
5zigen cat-back exhaust+another custom pipe+install-700
mirror tint-200

total-4611.94

[SuperCelica[GTS]]

S2000 Antenna: $16.00
Window Tint: $80.00
Rims + Tires : $1550
ALuminum Spoiler: $525 installed
DVD Player + Screen: $1400
Subwoofer + Amp + Changer + Custom Box: $1600
Under Car Neon, Strobes, Footwell Neon : $250
Caliper Paint: $7
Injen Intake: $225
AEM Underdrive pulley: $75
Engine Paint: 3 bottles $16
Injen Dress Up Kit: $175
Hyper White bulbs: $45
Mod Decals + windshield banner: $200
Altezza: $175
Aluminum FloorMats: $60
NR Indiglow Guages: $112
RMM Heatshield: $25
Rod Millen Front Lip: $225
Buddy Club side + rear: 400 + shipping
4 Seatbelt pads: $30
Kevlar CF Dash Kit Limited Ed.: $299
TRD Plate: $20
Play Station 2: $300
Custom Fiber Glass Work: $300
CUstom vinyl: $75
TRD Hood Spoiler + MB Scoop: $300
TRD Emblems: $15
TRd Oil Cap: $45
-------------------------------------------------------
Total

APPX: $7000 - $8000

[billybrun]

Injen CAI $225
B&M SS $150
Exhaust $200
ACT Clutch $270
Sportline springs $225
AEM pulley $70

Total $1140 in almost all go parts.

[skatamatic]

i'd guess around $5500-$6000 or so. and lots more still planned...i think i need a better job first though.
-cody

[NSX_GTR_LM]

Injen Intake 225
HS Header 415
TRD Extended Exhaust 530
Progress Springs 200
ST Rear Swaybar 180
RMM Front Strut Brace 125
TRD Rear Strutbrace 150
Cusco Tie Bar 100
Tanabe Underbrace 100
B&M Shortshifter 150
MOMO Shift Knob 85
MOMO Endurance Boot 85
S2000 Antenna 20
TRD Body Kit 1100
APC Clear Corners 50
Bel 980 Radar Detector 230
Rims 400



Wasted

MOMO Shft Knob 50
wrecks and $hit 500


Total On Car 4145
Grand Total 4695

[MSR27]

Konig Monsoons- $1200
Rmm Intake-$350
PHR CAI-$250
Ground Controls-$400
Rmm CF Wing-$500
WW Kit-$400
2 Erebuni Front Ends w/ Custom Molds-$325
RH Evo C5000-$1800
ApexI S-AFC-$275
Rmm Front Strut Bar-$150
Tein HA-$1300
2 Custom Recaro SRD Seats(STOLEN)-$2600
Custom Slides and Rails(STOLEN)-$Free
2 Sabelt Harnesses(STOLEN)-$300
Panasonic DVD player,Panasonic Monitor,Panasonic 10 Disc Changer,10` JL Audio W6 Sub, Custom Enclosure,Phoenix Gold Amp(ALL STOLEN)-$3500
Hayame Exhaust-$Free
Custom Piping Cat Back Piping-$150
5Zigen FireBall Rear Section Muffler-$175
JDM Pivot Tachometer(STOLEN)-$275
APC Aluminum Gauge Trim-$35
Carbon Fibre Dash Kit-$95
B&M ShortShifter-$125
2 Yokohama Paradas-$240
Bulbs- over $400
Sparco Torinos-$900
New Body Kit-$???

I'd say roughly about $20 grand, and still more is going to be spent.

[MSR27]

My list doesnt include paint, install, body work because I am lucky enough to be sponsored by a body shop so I saved a lot of money on that!:D

[scotty01]

AC AutoTechnic Reverse Indiglo Gauges - $130.00
APC Frosted Clear Bumper Lens - $105.00
APR Front Strut Brace (Blue Anodized Ends) - $300.00
Blitz SUS LM Short Ram Intake - $340.00
Blue Tinted License Plate Covers - $14.00
Climate Control Blue Illumination Conversion - $80.00
Custom Switch Panel in Center Console Compartment $250.00
Daytime Running Lights & Auto-On Disabled - Free
De-badged Rear Emblems - Free
Eurolite Crystal White Xenon License Plate Lights - $20.00
Eurolite Crystal White Xenon Turn Signal Lights - $10.00
Gas/Temp Blue LED Conversion - $90.00
Grillcraft Lower Bumper Grille (White) - $180.00
GT-S OEM Aluminum Pedals & Foot Rest - $200.00
GT-S OEM Fog Lamps - $180.00
Hiper Industries Super Plazma Xenon High Beams - $50.00
Hiper Industries Super Plazma Xenon Low Beams - $50.00
Honda S2000 Antenna - $40.00
Hose Techniques Kit (Super Blue) - $120.00
Kakimoto N1 Turbo Muffler - $380.00
Mach-7 Grip Blue Steering Wheel Cover - $12.00
Painted Blue Engine Plastics - $20.00
Personalized License Plates - $130.00
Polarg B1 Halogen Max Blue Fog Lights - $80.00
Polarg Parking and Side Marker Lights - $20.00
Powerlink Remote Starter / Alarm / Paging System - $800.00 installed
Rear 'Celica' Fill-In Sticker (White) - $10.00
Street Glow 9" Dual Accent Blue Foot Well Neons - $75.00
Street Glow Clear Headlight Strobes - $75.00
TRD Lowering Springs - $600.00 installed
TRD Seatbelt Pads (Blue) - $20.00
TRD Short Shifter - $250.00
Varad Blue Alien Scanner - $75.00
Varad Blue Hyper L.E.D's (Alarm Status) - $30.00
Windows Tinted 20% incl. 5% Strips on Windshield - $250.00

Total = $5000.00 Canadian

Don't even have a bodykit, rims, spoiler, stereo or hoodscoop yet! :(

[larryd]

finally someone else who knows the pain of 20,000 :).haha..

[MSR27]

Yea tell me about it Larry, and to think I have nothing to show for from all this **** that got stolen......:pissed

[chameleon]

chameleon paint job - $7,000
1000 watt Xtant amp - $800
JL audio 12w7 sub - $750
Eclipse HU - $600
Alpine DVA 5200 DVD player - $1000
MA 7" wide screen - $600
MA 5.8" LCD screen - $200
MB Quart speakers all around - $500
Eclipse amp - $450
Blitz SUS intake - $290
Volk GTP 17" wheel/tires - $3000
TRD Exhaust - $550
TRD helical LSD - $850
TRD Clutch - $450
GC springs(currently buying used of someone) - $400(not what I am paying)
Blitz Power meter ID - $250
Reverse indiglow gauges - $80
Apexi S-AFC - $350
UR crank pulley(pre ordered, not received or installed) - $200
JDM door sills - $100
various Apexi Gauges - $800
Underhood hoses, dressup - $300
Custom chameleon painted fiberblass install on lots of interior parts(not complete, a work in progress) - $2000 and growing

TOTAL
$21,520

Having the coolest Celica in Michigan...priceless ;)

[00CericaRuss]

goddamn andy! you just made me feel much better about how much i spent on my rims and tires.. cuz it was as much as you did :D

umm... list to come... more than my down payment that's for sure...
on a new note... i just picked up this stuff for $500 w/the cliffnet cable on order.
http://russ.angrypacket.com/pictures/_random/med/med-01050024.jpg

[MSR27]

Hahah, yea I did pay cost at the time but the rims are a lot cheaper now.

[00CericaRuss]

i should've talked to you when i got mine in october :(

[MSR27]

Should've.

[00CericaRuss]

would've

[MSR27]

Could've.

[00CericaRuss]

lol :cool:

[MSR27]

MUaHAhHAHAh!!!:D :D :D :D

[larryd]

but now its too late ;)

[MSR27]

chameleon-Can you post some pics of your ride? Sounds pretty fat. And how do you have the JL Audio W7? There not even out yet.

[MSR27]

Sorry had to post these two links, hilarious!

http://iqx.ionichost.com/other/instest.html

http://foto.lukasmaly.net/other/swf/yew_kicked/

[chameleon]

I can't really show you any current pictures because(like I said above) the intereor fiberglassing is a current work in progress. The guy doing it has my car and last time I went to his shop, the intereor was completely stripped out of it and he was making molds for some of the custom things I want done. It might be a while before he is completed because I told him to take his time and make it look awsome because I just store my car during the winter season any way.

I don't know about the W7, they've been out for at least a month where I live. I bought it about 2 weeks before christmas. I'll PM you some older pics of my car. I know guys, no pics = no mods. Take it easy on me this time, its not like I started a thread for it, I'm just responding to this one. I got in trouble for this a long time ago when I got my chameleon paint job but didn't have any pics to prove it. :p

[4B]

TRD JDM Tinted headlamps- $600
TRD door sills- $100
TRD oil Cap- $50
TRD Fuel Lid- $180
B&M SS- 140
Body kit #1Wings West with paint (gone) $850
Body kit #2 (kaminari) $820
Wing #1 wings west painted (gone) $380
Wing #2 MB TRD replica with carbon insert (gone) Free
Wing #3 (APR) $400
Money paid to body shops (repairs and paint for parts)- $1950
Indiglos- $100
Reverse Indiglos- $105
Fog Lamps- $170
Corbra Sidewinder Seats- $1666
Progress spring +Install- $350
TSW revo's- $800 (gone)
Alt X-Philes- $1500
Aem CAI- $360
Injen CAI- $190
Pedal set #1- $60
Pedal set GTS replacements #2- $150
Pedal set #3- $60
Corba material- $130
Piaa and hyper bulbs- $200
Toyota replacement parts- $200
HS Header- free
Hood Scoops- Free
Carbon fiber hood- $300
Graphics and various decals- $450

12,500 or so.

[Chumpchiggy]

Originally posted by chameleon


Having the coolest Celica in Michigan...priceless ;)

Only because I moved to Nevada...:p

[djm221]

Where the hell do you guys get this money to just piss away? Do you have debt on your credit cards, or do you pay those off every month?

[jotan82]

once my force induction goes through, i'll be over 20k

it's never enough...a lotta plans for 2002 just you wait!!! ;)

[larryd]

hey can we count repair $$ :)

[MSR27]

HA! Don't even get me started Larry!

[celica gte racing]

TRD rear spoiler -500
trd rear strut - 130
trd springs - 200
tanabe cvs springs rear - 100
hks exhaust - 350
c-one intake bulge +paint - 300
blitz sus intake - 130
apexi S-AFC - 250
Apexi RSM - 200
pivot shift lamp - 80
razo pedals and shift knob - 300

hehe thats more than 2500 dollars before i know of it... oh and i get stuff cheap cuz i get em straight from japan hehe

thats the major ones... at least.

[larryd]

Originally posted by MSR27
HA! Don't even get me started Larry!

if I can add repairs and **** then add atleat another 5gs..haha.. for parts.. hm an engine, 2 clutches :)

[staackman]

well lets see....
stereo about $14,000

[staackman]

sorry can't type to save my a**
anyway-stereo about $14,000
all alpine iva-800, dvd, vcr, dvd nav, pxa 500 5.1,
mrv1507, (3)mrv407, dddrive 6.5 components dash,
dddrive 6.5 coax rear, type s 8" subs doors,
(4) dddrive 12" subs, battery, (2) 1 farad caps,
o guage wire, etc....
wings west body kit and spoiler about $1,300
trd cowl spoilers and headlight covers, $300
custom exhaust...okay straight pipe and tip $60
17" wheels $400
245/40-17 tires $425
neon undercar, interior, underhood, $500
power ant $50
shifter knob $50
hotchkis suspension complete kit-not yet installed $2300
new intake-ordered $200

total so far $18960

add in two sets of tires, old wheels, factory wheels being polished, and things i would love to have like sparco seats,
bottle feeding, and a turbo and i'll have way more than sticker on the car...

as far as affording it, well i'm broke and divorced now...her or the car...well the car got my money...thanks for leaving dear.

[Maelfyn]

Injen CAI $220
HS Header $395
TRD exhaust $500?
TRD springs $160+160 install: 320
S-AFC $275
Neon projects, past and present $270
17" wheels: $650
Custom fiber glass dash mold $80
Indiglos $115
B&M SS $150
Red fill in $10
Altezzas $200
Bulbs $250
Antenna $20
Tint $150
JDM fuel lid $189
Clear corners $40
TRD and miscellaneous badges $80
Miscellaneous replacement parts $20
Abandoned projects $30
TRD seat belt pads $15
Miscellaneous soldering & paint projects $60
License plate frames that I don't use $40
Tanabe strut $110
Wasted money $100
-----------------------------------------------------------
Estimated total: $4,289 ouchies! :shocked

[yakkosmurf]

One nice thing about the Type R is that it doesn't need a whole lot of addons, but they are available if you want them. I spent $350 on the intake, $375 on the header, $300 on an indash MD player, and $100 on small things.

[oldster]

Originally posted by yakkosmurf
One nice thing about the Type R is that it doesn't need a whole lot of addons, but they are available if you want them. I spent $350 on the intake, $375 on the header, $300 on an indash MD player, and $100 on small things.

Neither does the Celica, if you notice the lists they are 90% cosmetic personal taste related items.

[Zorn]

Originally posted by staackman
well lets see....
stereo about $14,000

:eek: :shocked :eek: :shocked :eek:

Fourteen Thousand U.S. Dollars for Stereo / AV equipment? Damn, you could have bought another car for that much...!!!!!!!

[yakkosmurf]

Originally posted by oldster


Neither does the Celica, if you notice the lists they are 90% cosmetic personal taste related items.
Does the large number of cosmetic items listed suggest that the Celica is ugly and needs cosmetic changes? :D

You seem to imply that the listing of cosmetic mods over performance mods suggests no need to change the performance characteristics of the car. Wouldn't the opposite be true for cosmetics by your logic?

[kuno]

Larry, with 20k you could have bought more than a couple turbos kit for your car and one for me ! =D And that goes for everyone else who spent more than 6k on their rides, you all could have gotten a turbo kit. You could have spent that money to travel to get the kit. Anyway.. all you rich guys need to donate some of that money to me im poor now that I have my celica lol.

[CelicaNamja79]

dang... look at these pplz.. spending grip on their rides.. no wonder they look hella tite :D

APC Clear Corner= $50 shipped
HyperWhite Lights All Around= $100
Razo Shift Knob= $50
TRD Shoulder Pads Front/Back=$40
TRD Emblem=$20
Red Celica Fill in=$10
Injen CAI=$200 shipped
Greddy License Plate=$20
Custom Decals & Stickers=$60
TRD Springs & Install=$300
S2000 Antenna=$20
APC Indiglo=$40
Procarparts Indiglo 5 color=$40
APC CF Tails=$170 shipped
Silver Titanium Tint=Got Hooked Up
and other stuff I can not recall plus more things to add.

Grand current estimated total=$1120

Not too bad compared to others :D

Next thing to add

Clifford Alarm =$400
TRD Exhaust=$500
Rims=$1200
Blitz Kit=$800

Another three grand to go.....................................

[oldster]

Originally posted by yakkosmurf

Does the large number of cosmetic items listed suggest that the Celica is ugly and needs cosmetic changes? :D

You seem to imply that the listing of cosmetic mods over performance mods suggests no need to change the performance characteristics of the car. Wouldn't the opposite be true for cosmetics by your logic?

Nope, simply stating that the Celica really doesn't need many add ons, not implying anything more or less.

[yakkosmurf]

Just pulling your chain. Lighten up some. Bad week?

[gt-sbaby]

$8472 to date, not counting **** I've taken off the car and not counting stuff I've gotten for free through sponsorships. I also, luckily, get most everything I buy at cost. That's how much I've actually dished out. Yikes! No wonder I'm always broke :(

[jotan82]

damn, post from the dead!!!

i didn't do it! she did

[gt-sbaby]

Originally posted by jotan82
damn, post from the dead!!!

i didn't do it! she did


lol... I don't know how I came across this thread. I didn't even notice the date :chuckles:

[WillyWonka]

1000 bodykit + 1600 paint kit+interior/install kit + 1070 wheels/tires + 1000 stereo/amp/changer + 250 CAI + 170 tint + 470 Passport SR-1 radar detector/install + 14 antenna + 7 taillight vinyl. It piles up. $5581

[jimhk1011]

god damn, 1600 for paint and install for the kit????? that's so crazily priced

[Mistrimeat]

Depends on which car...I have 3 . 2 are for show and the daily driver is the Celica. I can't disclose the exact amount I've spent on all three. I'd probably have a stroke if I ever saw the numbers.

[TRD_RazeR]

Wow all that money you guys spend on your car. Have you ever think what other things you have used on that money that is a neccesity.

[cool2miketlu]

I lost count after I reached over $12,000
I am waiting for new header for my turbo kit and when it is done another few thousand is gone, getting 6 speed tranny + LSD + new clutch is another thousand or so ontop of that!
don't really want to think about it anymore

[WillyWonka]

Originally posted by jimhk1011
god damn, 1600 for paint and install for the kit????? that's so crazily priced

That came with the Kaminari grille and that install...which isn't fun, a perfect paint match...which isn't easy, and a great fit...which usually happens with Kaminari. They also painted the interior, under the hood, and in the trunk...check my sig link.

[The Wok]

AEM CAI: $300
TRD SS : $125
v9 Tails : $ 10
TOTAL: $435 so far

But I'll add another grand to that as I am getting the Teins in about a month. Should be cool.

[WillyWonka]

Originally posted by TRD_RazeR
Wow all that money you guys spend on your car. Have you ever think what other things you have used on that money that is a neccesity.

This will be the shortest answer I ever give on this board...no.

[Tikked Again]

You people disturb me......scary scary stuff.
Just think...next time you want to spend a few grand you can invest money in stock, for large companies such as worldcomm and Enron. Now's that money well spent! And the reward is just about the same. :)

Tik

[WillyWonka]

Tikked Again,

To elaborate on my "no" answer above, you have to understand the reason why we spend money on our cars. It's simple, we love our cars. You are posting on a site of car enthusiasts and wondering why we pay to modify our cars? Interesting. I think your angle could be comparable to a situation where someone is into art and then someome questions them on why they buy paintings.

As for your sarcasm on the stock market, you already see what I mean. Nonethematter, in our eyes, this is money well-spent.

[cool2miketlu]

easy answer to this is that we enjoy what we do and get to enjoy it everyday, investing in stock spending few thousand in stock sitting on few sheet of paper that proves you own part of something is just not me. Especially the way market is, I played the market for a few month made $70,000 with only $10,000 invested and I absolutely do not know what I was doing. Now thats scary, but then back then NASDAQ was doing well.

[SlasherX]

damn you guys spend oney on your cars.. im just a broke college kid and i've only put $2k into my car including $450 for tires and $500 for stereo crap..

one of the reasons why i got the right car for me...cant afford to dump a lot of dough into mods for gains..

[larryd]

i want my $$ back :)

[SlasherX]

Originally posted by larryd
i want my $$ back :)

hehehe

if only cars were like stocks..

[Cash Money]

...um...it hurts to think what i spent...so i'll just let everyone imagine what the rest of the mods added up to be...and I've had so much stereo crap in there at times i couldn't tell you what i've spent exactly...but...I'll just put down one mod and everyone that knows about it will know what a shop charges around for this...but here's the details...

Door off...Hood off...Hatch off(black at first, so i didn't have to do the enginebay thank God)...various other moldings, headlights, and fuel door off...all prepped properly... Three Stage House of Kolors Kandy Apple Red paintjob... car in the booth (not including sanding, sealing, primering)23 hours in a heated down draft booth spray and bake time (not including the time between bake and respray time...)...then all the various pieces like the wing uprights, mirrors, gas door, body kit, yada yada yada...

then all the various intakes and exhausts i've had...and what i still got...

(thinking of what he spent, Cash now drops head repeatedly off the edge of the computer desk and begins to whine like a school girl)

naw...it was all worth it...would i do it again? Yes... soon enough i hope...

[skatamatic]

damn...i think i got up to at least $8k by now. wish i could get it back too, i'm getting rid of the car and will most likely loose a lot of money.

[PapiChuu]

i spent about $400

[twanmoney]

s2k antenna 14.00
blue vision h7's 40.64
silver vision signals 22.03
euro corners 49.00
twm ss (group buy) 115.00
Injen w/ splash 270.00
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510.64




remember i only have had the car since jan25th
and it already has a kit (xy package)
Not much else im gonna do besides maybe an exhaust
cause its a lease

[S|Lv3rBu||et]

Probably not that much.... lets see:
TRD rear strut brace: 140
RMM front strut brace: 150
TRD springs: 140
B&M SS: 150
AEM CAI: 250
S2K Ant: 20
Vinyl accents: 35
Clear Sides: 50
Engine Paint: 20

Well, with all that I'm probably in the $20K club, lets add this huge list up.....

Total: $955
well, still a ways to go.......

[ringthree]

Too much.

[PaCelicaGTS]

I dont think i'm going to type up a list again, last time i almost had a heart attack. to put it mildly, i've had 2 sets of wheels and 2 hoods. and a front lip and now a front bumper. where am i going with the car now? I have no clue. why am i doing it and not buying a house or anything?? b/c it is my hobby, it is my passion and i love every greasy painful minute of it

[MSR27]

Originally posted by PaCelicaGTS
I dont think i'm going to type up a list again, last time i almost had a heart attack. to put it mildly, i've had 2 sets of wheels and 2 hoods. and a front lip and now a front bumper. where am i going with the car now? I have no clue. why am i doing it and not buying a house or anything?? b/c it is my hobby, it is my passion and i love every greasy painful minute of it
:werd: I couldnt have said it any better.

[badboy58]

TRD Exhaust -- 500
Injen Race Divison Intake -- 275
RMM Body Kit -- 770 (450 Paint and install, 260 repaint job after almost stolen)
TRD Style Spoiler -- 300, (200 Paint and Install)
Euro Altezzas -- 175
All Painting on Exterior and Interior -- 50
Red Neon Footwells -- 30
S2000 Antenna -- 20
Xenon Bulbs -- 45
Clear Corners -- 35
HID Corner & Turn Signal Bulbs -- 15
Alpine Alarm System -- 275

So about $3200. Damn more then i thought.

[GINYU-GTS]

geesh some of u guys r spending some crazy money!! i spent around 3 grand....for all u 20k guys....its great to hear and i bet u guys get alot of looks <--looks fast?! haha, from everyone but i much rather spend all that money plus the price of the car on hmmm... a new M3!!!!!!!!!! =)

GTS-6

[cool2miketlu]

well M3 does not cost anywhere in $40K range, it is more like $50~$60K. Neways I rather spend the money on the new Subaru WRX2200 that is coming out, and its estimated price is at $37~$39K

[PorkchopSpecblue GT-S]

Ok here goes: Quaife LSd $800 (install $500) , Trd Clutch and flywheel $800, Injen CAI- $240, Kazuma exhuast -$400 installed, S-afc - $250 (used), Autometer shift lite w/pills -$100, Tanabe springs- $125, Tanabe strut bar- $120, APC tails- $180, APC bumber lens- $50, APR wing- $300 (Painted and installed- $350)
Dyno tune $-250 (7 runs with air/fuel meter), B&M shifter-$145, diamond plate floor mats- $100, indiglow guages- $35, Kaminari sides -$275, Premier headunit $550, 6 jl w-0 w/box and alpine amp -$1500.

Thats all let me see the total is.........7,070

[h0l0grafik]

injen cai rd - $250
streetglow undercarraige neons - $150
zapco 650z competition 1000w rms amp - $6000
3 x JL Audio W6 12" subwoofers - $700
clarion deck - $350
1 farad capicitator -$200
s2000 antenna - $20
blitz front urethane - $300
blitz side skirts - $150
countless auto care products - $300
rear custom blacked out tail lights - $300
mb autosport hoodscoop - $100
ac autotechnic reverse indiglo gauges - $50
hiper bulbs - $50
alarm - $300

==========$9220 total
wow i dropped all my money i earned the last 2 yrs into my car... ouch............oh well
picking up chicks, getting heads turned, getting noticed, looking good, and feeling good.... - PRICELESS !!!
keep the mods going guys...!

[My7thGenCelica]

$2000... and didnt get much

[BRAK]

TRD front lip - $220
TRD side skirts - $340
TRD rear valence- $220
Paint and install- $400
Dash Kit- $225
Price for owning a car that is a peice of beutifull artwork and precision driving combined with perfect VVTL-I engine - PRICELESS
:naughty: :naughty: :thumbup:

== $1405

[CelicaChick0406]

S2000 Antenna-$30
6

[CeliRacer]

Injen Short Ram (sold) $220
Injen CAI $225
GReddy Exhaust $520
APR Celica Replacement spoiler $415
APC Strut bar $52
APC Euro Clear Corners $50
APC CF Taillights $80
TRD Springs $120
S2000 Antenna $20
Tinted Windows $65
Viper 550 ESP alarm $210
Indiglo Gauges (sold) $38
Many different Light bulbs $100
17" ADR rims w/tires $900
Custom Grills $44
TRD shoulder pads $16
Apex-i S-AFC $250
RMM CF hood scoop $140
Paint for taillights $3.50
Ignited Push Button Starter $70
Installation of some parts $300
_____________________

Total = $3838.50

[mastercelica]

---2000 Toyota Celica GTS Mods---


$3200 - 18" Racing Hart C2
$1700 - ClarionVRX925 indash DVD player
$600 - TRD Exaust
$350 - TRD Lowering Springs
$300 - Injen Cool Air Intake

=$6,150

[NSX_GTR_LM]

back from the dead

[Anthony2002GTS]

TRD Exhaust - $550
TRD Springs - $125
RMM Intake w/heatshield - $225
RMM CF Wing - $550
Enkei RS5's with Nitto 555's - $1450

Total - $2900

Not too bad, it's going to get worse.

[NeSyO03]

At least $1000

[Zuldane]

some of these people have paid for their car...twice :O

[uansari]

Originally posted by Zuldane
some of these people have paid for their car...twice :O

:werd:

So far, I've spent:

S2k antenna - $18
edit: '02 lower grill - $50
Paint for calipers/rotors - $12
Tint - $160
Windshield visor (which I had to take off) - $28
TWM ss - $80(?)
Bulbs - $80
AEM CAI - $220
KYB AGX shocks - $420
Tanabe Precedeo springs - $165
Suspension install and alignment - $110
NC.org (1st gen) strut tower bar - $130

edit: Total: $1473

HOLY SH!T...I really didn't realize I had spent that much...granted I haven't spent nearly as much as A LOT of others here...but for me, that's a crap load...

Oh well...the only things I have left to buy are a TRD exhaust, radar detector, and a mobile video setup...then I'll be done.

Usman

[MarkyMark]

$0

[cjt]

Hmm...7500 miles worth of gas, 6 months of insurance,...oil changes, a tire rotation, touch up paint for a random egging...a few washes....I guess that's about...$1500.

[The Game]

Rims $1300
Stereo $800 (had to replace stolen head unit :mad:
Clear corners $40
Paint $25
Grill $30
Mudgaurds $30
ShiftKnob $40
Fill in $10

$2175 + bodykit coming soon!

[Chiznarles]

Holy old post, batman! stuff has changed since I wrote this up.. i'll add in the new stuff:

Originally posted by Chiznarles
Full Stereo $1500
AEM CAI $250
B&M SS $150
B&G Coilover suspension $820
Tint $150
Tanabe Rear underbrace $85
Tanabe Front strut bar $105
Progress springs w/ install $190 - sold
Hyperblinkers $25 - broke
Clear sidemarkers $50
Bulbs everywhere ~$110
Bel 980 radar detector $220
Bell full face helmet $290
APR Wing $250
5zigen exhaust FREE
4 pt roll bar FREE (sold)
-----
$4195 total.


5Zigen m-05 17" Rims w/ Tires = $950
2002 OEM Front Grill = $60
Painted Headlights = $5
2003 OEM Taillights = $210
TRD Rear strut bar = $120
CF Hood = $325
Sparco Hood pins = $35

waiting for:
McCulloch HID 5000K kit = $460
WW front and rear/Kam sides = $600
Paint/Installation = $430

TOTAL = $7390
holy crap.. thats way too much!

[TwinCelicaGirl]

clear sidemarkers = $45
Eibach Springs and Tokico shocks = $700
wheels & tires = $1600
Kaminari bodykit = $995
paint and install for kit = $760
Carcept read spoiler = $250
paint & install for spoiler = $200
Reverse Indiglos = $60
TWM shortshifter = $100
Intake = $220
extended exhaust = $40

approx $4970.

Wow, that kind of depresses me now :( Almost $5,000, and yet I know that I will keep spending money on it! ;)

[CarbonBlue02]

Ive Spent $22,400 roughly, wow thats a lot, it really makes you think if its worth it then you go out and spend more, its great

[WutARyd]

well, i paid 18 for the car and i figure i've got 35 in the car, so 17k

[iwantaferrari]

$4900 car
$1500 mods

gotta love fox body mustangs :)

[Kry]

s2k ant. 20
body kit 1400
paint 1300
ss 100
hood 600
hooscoop 125
side marker 30
HID light bulbs 100
minor mods 50
18" wheels with tires 800
performance tires 400
spring 200
exhaust 250
intake 200
alumi floor mat 75

roughly 5800

[EVILGSR]

i shop at www.thepartstrader.com!!!

[juicedcelica]

I have about 13 grand into the celica maybe more most of my stuff was given at signifigant discounts

[Diesel949X]

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread...but let's try to keep this going:

Blue Batmobile's V9 overlays - $9
Blue Dome Light Bulbs - $10
TRD Oil Filter - $20
Shoulder Pads - $20
S2000 Antenna - $20
Projek 7 and TRD decals - $20
APC Clear Corners - $40
TRD Air Filter + Cleaning Kit - $80
VIS CF Hood Scoop - $100
TRD Lowering Springs - $235 Installed
Gold Emblems - $300 inc. labor
Auto Dimming Mirror - $500 installed

Total to date - $1354

It starts to add up... :ugh:

[GT-Skid]

17" Wheels and Tires - 1300
AEM CAI - 200
Tein HA's + Install - 1500
TWM SS - 150
S2K ANtenna - 20
RMM Strut Tower - 180
TRD Rear Strut Bar - 130
Gauges - 40
Apex N1 - 500
Drop ZOne Coilsovers + Install (400) Removed and forsale

Aprrox. $4500
With no sways or bodykit so add another 2000 in the spring!

[yakkosmurf]

It's starting to get to the point of why didn't you just buy a better car? You could have easily financed the extra money if you're paying that stuff outright. Or, if you're using credit cards, you could have financed at a lower interest rate.

[Baldhead_J]

Please let this thread die. I don't even want to think about all the money I've put into my baby that I will never get back.

[CONTROL ONE]

Cobra 9550 Radar/Laser 200
Sony CDX M610 CD Receiver 400
JBL BP 600.1 2 Channel Amp 500
12" Rockford Fostgate Sub 300
Custom Sub Box 80
18% Stealth Tint 160
S2000 Antenna 40
APC Clear Corners 90
Eurolite Fusion H7 Head Lamps 30
Vaious Bulbs 10
Veilside Body Kit & Paint 2200
Painted Engine Plastics 15
Red-Out Taillight Kit 15
Optilux Hyperwhite Fog Lights 80
C-One Style Hood Scoop 260
Gun Metal Striping 50
Gun Metal Accents (Headlights) 12
Interior Trim Painted 250
Blue LCD/ Guage Conversion 100
Neon Lights in Footwell 40
Viper 550 ESP Alarm & Install 350
TWM Short Shifter 0
B&M Shift Knob 25
Custom Cabin Air Filter 5
GT-S OEM Leather Seats 60
RMM Intake & Heat Sheild 120
Injen CAI - 3rd Gen. 380
HKS Hiper Exhaust 640
Koni Yellow Adj. Shocks 900
Progress Springs & Install 400
APC Front Tower Strut Bar 25
5Zigen S-08 17" & HEII 1500

[ArchangelX]

$15k for the car itself...
$3,330 for it so far....
$10,000 more for engine & tranny upgrade plus modifications

Blah....sure I could have financed a newer better car..but then, I'd end up spending WAY more for the car, and get less in performance in return.

By the time I through with my 7, it'll be a beast. :thumbup:

[cool2miketlu]

already pass $20,000 on mods alone... around $10,000 for turbo charging upgrades (also includes LSD and clutch) over $15,000 on everything else... Trying not to think about it now I know I would kick myself if I figure out exactly how much I spent.

[PaCelicaGTS]

I'm past 20K in mods alone also plus the price of the car. Good God i've spent alot of cash, and i'm still not done

[Jersey Jay]

$39K with the purchase price of the car back in Feb. 00. Way too much money but love the lines!

[Chiznarles]

holy old post batman!!

i'm hitting past $8K now..

[00CericaRuss]

Originally posted by Chiznarles
holy old post batman!!

i'm hitting past $8K now..

:werd:

i'm probably at 15k now :(

[Sups]

man... after reading all these post, i dont feel so bad. i think i'm nearing 4k. its weird looking back... it just doesnt add up when i think about it until its on paper

[xNiNjAx]

Stuff all in sig.
Hmm lets see...
$1000 system
$150 dynamat
$20 s2k antenna
$80 Bulbs
$200 AEM CAI

$1450 Total...yea I know...weaksauce.

[RedNOSceli]

Originally posted by larryd
finally someone else who knows the pain of 20,000 :).haha..


Damn, that plus the cost of the car = a nice used C5 with a 6speed and 200shot with slicks into the deep 11's all day long.

[Kit99bar]

ME:

CAI: 225
custom exhaust: 70
shift light: 120
Short Shifter: 100
unorthodox pullies: 450

total: ~1000 bucks

F*CK THAT. too think a week ago I was about to buy some rims & supension.

[baNanA_ryCe]

$1,998.99

[Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con]

$12 for an S2000 antenna

[csirani]

TRD springs - 175
Hotchkis sways - 275
Installation of springs and sways - 175
Injen CAI plus splash guard - 275
TRD exhaust - 525
TWM ss - 100
S2K Antenna - 30

Total - 1555

[Diesel949X]

Previous Total $1354

Add $220 for Injen Short Ram
Add another $100 for raised hood scoop

TOTAL: $1674

[Coolwheels00]

Well, lets see...
W & T $1222
S2k ant...$25
Bat's Tails....$20
TRD Exh....$250
Inj Intake..$100
clear corner...$30
Springs/labor..$200
sterio stuff....$850
light bulbs...$100
cf gauge....$25
R.indiglos...$65
TRD shiftknob..$55(sold)
TRD SS...$100
Tint.....$110

I guess about $3200 total.
Not too bad.

[PoweredbyRICE]

bringing this back from the dead....ive spent $16k including new shortblock with installation:(

[jotan82]

:wtd:

spend almost 5k on my evo now

[RedNOSceli]

Bleh, lets see here on my celica...

Front to back...

Injen Short Ram: $150
AEM CAI $200+ having it chromed $60
Nitrous $500(thats low ball guess)
WW body kit+ paint: $700
2 Sets of 18's and 1 set of 17's $2200
TRD Wing: $200
CF hood: $150
Custom Exhaust: $200
Tanabe Exhaust: $150
TRD springs: $80
GC coilovers: $400
Hoodscoop+ Paint(2wice because of vandalizing) $200
B&M shifter: $100
Strut Bar: $100
Injen covers: $300+ oil Cap
Total in sterio Sh*t: 4 decks, woofers, amps, etc, etc, AT least $2000
__________________
Grand total: $7490+ spread out over 3 years....so 208 a month in mods, lol.

[SlasherX]

My V6 ran to about $3000 total in mods before I parted it out and put it up for sale.

The Talon hasn't had much put into it at all yet:
$95 Walbro 255
$70 for a Palm pda and Datalogger cable/software
$35 Front strut tower brace
$52 replacement rear calipers
$25 new boost guage
$12 for a leather GS-T shift knob
$40 for a new K&N

[gnes100]

wow some of u guys have put some crazy money into your cars .. i mean 6000 dollars for an amp i just couldnt do that .. on the otherhand ... iv put a good 10k plus into my car on go mods thats about it .. and i dont even have an s2k antenna yet he he

[Zensoku]

Never look at all your reciepts. It will make u cry.

[jotan82]

:werd:

[NoRulzAt140 Mph]

head unit - $ 300
AMP - $ 260
Component speakers - (4) $ 360
wiring - 100 $
TRD SS - $ 130
"ENYGMATIK" decal - $ 10

$ 1260

BTW...i just realized this thread is OOLLLLDDDD

[PonyGirl]

Let's see...

$ 24 First Antenna (Snapped off at Car Wash)
$ 24 Second Antenna
$ 92 Replace Snapped Antenna Base
$ 80 Hood Scoop (Already Painted)
$ 70 Headlight Covers (Already Painted)
$ 32 Clear Sidemarkers
$ 185 Spoiler
$ 40 Taillight Covers
$ 200 (Paint and Install Both)
$ 400 Ground Effects
$ 150 (Installation)
$ 550 Konig Wheels and Tires
$ 300 (Replacement Tires)
$ 500 ZN Wheels and Tires
$ 400 (Replacement Tires)
$ 40 Aluminum Ebrake Handle
$ 150 6 Disc CD Changer (Not Installed)
$ 30 New Dash Piece to fit around CD Changer
$ 200 Window Tint
$1,100 Damages from First Accident with Truck
$ 450 Damages from Second Accident with Pole
$ 150 Injen Intake
$ 400 Borla Exhaust
$ 70 Front Strut Bar
$ 35 Vanity Plates (One Year only, not including Registration)
$ 10 YANKEES License Plate Frame :)

$5,682 Grand Total, yikes. I could have been a rich woman!

[TRD GT-S]

yeah you guys have put alot into the car...some of you guys could have 2 cars! hmm i better keep my mouth shut..i'm gonna add up my parts :(

[SilverBulletGTS]

Let's see....
Wheels & tires: $1800 (summer & winter tires)
JDM Side markers: $60
S2k Antenna: $15

$1875 seems way too much for no performance mods and a car that still looks pretty much stock.
.... I need a 2nd job :chuckles:

[PonyGirl]

LOL. A second job to support our "habit."

[SilverBulletGTS]

haha, pretty much, it makes saving up for "more important" things kind hard, and i haven't even done much to mine yet.

[SpankinGT-S]

$25= S2000 antenna
100= tints
300= alarm
225=Rod Millen intake
503=TRD exhaust
315=skunk 2 coilovers
120= autometer guages
40 = Autometer pod
100= TWM shortshifter
30 = Xenon light bulbs
125= Carbon fiber hood scoop
15 = clear marker lights
800= NOS nitrous system
-------------------------------
$2698==Damn I didnt know it was this much. I have to stop.






NOT!!

[IMPORTRIDAH]

dont forget to leave your address too.

[joe77535]

about 7-9k in my celica so far.
http://www.geocities.com/joe775352000/celica.html

[Yellow03gt]

Ive only had the '03 Celica for 5 months, and ive put a nice sum in it already. But the Mustang GT has probably cost me more in mods, than it did to buy, check this (http://hometown.aol.com/nfryan2160/RyanzGT.html) out. Looking back, im getting quite sick to my stomach.

[wickedpete]

RMM Exhaust $550.00
Pioneer Head Unit $295.00
Pioneer 12 CD changer $180.00
Coustic Amp $89.00
Orion Amp $160.00
Rockford Fosgate 12s $225.00
Monster Cable Wires $125.00
Ground Wiring Kit $34.00
20% Lifetime Tint $180.00
MOMO Combat $80.00
S2000 Antenna $18.00
Euro Clear Corners $40.00
PIAA lighting $60.00
H&R Springs $180.00
KYB AGX shocks $370.00
Injen CAI $250.00
Konig Rims $650.00
Dunlop Tires $400.00
Total: $3,886.00

I counted the tires b/c the ones on my 16's were fine and I didn't need new tires except for gettin new rims. If that doesn't count, take that off. That also doesn't count stuff like shipping, tax, installation, blood, sweat and tears. :)

[Oblik]

Modification: Cost: Retail Value:

Blitz Urethane Front Bumper $300 $350
Labor and Paint $600 $600
Kaminari Side Skirts $125 $350
Labor and Paint $125 $150
TRD Rear Valance $215 $600
TRD Replica Wing $200 $360
Paint and Labor $0 $200
S2000 Antenna $10 $14
18

[BiZzyCeLiGT]

TRD Mech FRont $360.00
WW Sides and Rear $420
RMM CF Spoiler $475
Raised Hood Scoop $100
Painting (Install myself) $500
Tanabe Strut Bar $110
18's rims/tires $1350
Eibach Sportlines $195
Install Springs $120
Apexi Muffler with custom 2.5 piping $300
JDM fuel Lid $185
S2k antenna (2) $40
Misc Bulbs $50
Reverse Indiglos $40
Alpine CVA-1005 $1000
Alpine 6 disc changer $230
PS2 $150
Rockford Power 800 $400
Infinity Perfect 12's (2) $350
Kicker Crossover $100
Enclosure $150RF
Wiring $75
Apillar Gauge Pod $70
Gauges $80
Clifford Alarm $500
Hose Techniques $80
Tokico Gas Shocks $300
Clear Corners $20

Grand Total: $7750

[2002Silver Celica]

Currently 17k but will be more after building up internals and transmission.

[Illusive]

Too much.

5K in racing parts.

too tired to type them all out.

[J5ISALIVE]

wow this is old....i'm close or over 10k now

[xl3]

My 2002 MR-S
Bodykit - 800
Cracked Trial Wing - 500
Apex N1 exhaust - 450
Eibach Spring - 250
Neon - 100
used B&M short shift kit - 100
Rezo shift knob (300G, heavy ****) - 50
Radar detector - 250
little stuff - 100
Side emblem - 80

Approximaly 3000 came to my head right now..

Next mod...
Portable garage - 200
Engine swap - 2000
High RPM Gauge - ?
Apex PowerFC - 1000
Fiber Image hood - 500
Struts - 300
then rim, seat, stereo... etc

Total will be around 10k when i finish... Not including labor, repair..

P.S. Repair so far has cost me 5000.... involved in a major accident on a snow day the first week I got my brand new car hehe STOCK TIRE SUCK IN SNOW!

Did I say that I get 90% headturned on me while driving...

Oh, I forgot to add LSD is after the engine swap...
damn and also 6 speed tranny swap....

[CeliCar]

I put a roll of quarters in my armrest storage bin once. :chuckles:

[BLuEAnGeLCeLiCa]

TRD exhaust-500.00
AEM CAI-250.00
Total- 750.00
that is all i spent on my car up to this point...but i am saving some money up so I can buy a body kit :thumbup:

[JMS003]

Don't feel bad guys, I have a customer with an 88 CRX that I have been building for 4 months now, his bill is over $30,000 so far and still counting!!

[Mike00]

Originally posted by JMS003
Don't feel bad guys, I have a customer with an 88 CRX that I have been building for 4 months now, his bill is over $30,000 so far and still counting!!

Jesus why? I mean I do understand the appeal of taking some older cars and modding then DSM or an old FD but why an 88 crx of all cars if you have that kind of money to put into it why not something else?

[DopeCelicaGT]

Um at $4500 right now and the sad thing is I have a slow NO GO AT ALL AUTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CelicaAllBadly]

AEM cai $145
JDM clear corners $30
32% all around tint $130
Bat's v9 Red Out Kit $10
s2k Antenna $12
=$327, i know, didnt spend that much at all!

Still savin up for a lot of other stuff tho (Trd extended exhaust, Trd srpings, kyb agx, twm shortshifter, Trd shift knob, SSR Comps!) :)

[Jeff Adams]

I know I have spent a ton, but I guess now is a good time to figure out just how much. I'll try to go in order of my mods.

1. 18 inch Tenzo R Mean 6 with 215-35 Nitto NT 555'S. $1300
2. Intrax springs $200
3. Installation of springs and total alignment $300
4. Window tint $175
5. TRD Kazuma exhaust $375
6. S-2000 antenna $30
7. Altezza taillights $60
8. BRS Carbon fiber hood $500
9. Rod Millen Carbon Fiber wing $550
10. Kaminari body kit $1000
11. Paint and installation on kit and wing $1000

ICE
1. Eclipse head unit $600
2. Phoenix Gold ZX600TI $600
3. Phoenix Gold ZX400TI $300
4. 3 JL Audio 10w3's $600
5. JL Audio XR 650 CS $400
6. Phoenix Gold Capacitor $200
7. All wiring installation and custom sub box $1200

I think that is it so lets see what the total damage is.
Total $8790! Wow! Oh yeah I forgot the $15 I spent on newcelica.org vinyl decals. So lets just call it an even $9k!
Okay, so now I just convinced myself to keep my car.
No Lotus Elise for me.

[MicaBlueGTS]

jdm door sills
trd reusable filter
chrome stock wheels
03 HIDs soon : )
s2000 antenna

and thats it haha

[MarcMichaud]

Body Kit = $ 1700 + $ 2600 Labor
Rims & Tires = $ 1110
TRD Shift Knob = $ 60.00
Strut Bar = $ 135.00
Phillips Blue vision bulbs = $ 140.00
Neons = $ 30.00
Tint = $ 130.00
S2k Ant. = $ 20.00
Fill-ins = $ 15.00
Altezzas = $ 200
TRD Exhaust = $ 400
Injen Intake = $ 150.00
Remove Resonator = $ 30.00
TRD Brake Pads = $ 50.00
Indiglo Gauges = $ 40.00
Short Shifter = $ 90.00
TRD Steering Wheel Decal = $ 30.00

+ Maintainence Costs

+ Speeding Tickets, and Traffic Schools = $ 1344.00

Estimate $ 8,500.00

I am about to cry I didn't think it was this much, Yikes... I am only 20

[J5ISALIVE]

dude...i started this forever ago when i had basically nothing....now i'm up to over 10k in my car....i don't even want to look at how much has been put into it.

John

[skatamatic]

yea, i think i've added another $5k or so to mine since this was started 2 years ago and i'm around $11k or so total. i should've just gotten a supra :(.

[PoweredbyRICE]

i was in 13k region but i think im hitting 20k soon *sigh* bad hobby!... *warning* its a Novel

Performance:

TRD ext exhaust - $475(at the time lucky me)
AEM GEN 1 - $300 (when it first came out)
Injen CAI gen 3 - $240(with shield)
AEM GEN 2 - $205
Trial gen 3 header - $775
TRD Clutch - $350
Fidanza Flywheel - $300
installation of clutch/flywheel/front sway - $690
Hotchkis Sways - $250
TRD Springs - $150
Hotchkis Springs - $160
TRD rear strut Bar - $135
RMM Front Strut Bar - $150
Hypermotive Front and rear 2pt strut bars - $365
Happies Grounding Kit $40
soon to be purchased KYB AGX - $360
TRD brake pads - $50
TWM Short Shifter - $100
TRD Short Shifter - $140

Appearance:

TRD Sides - $300(brand new and painted)
TRD Rear valence - $280
WW Front Lip - (190shipped+120 to be painted) - $310
RMM Front Lip - ($225shipped+120 painted) - $375
C1 tiefighter replica - $250+200 to touch up fix up and paint - $450
TRD Headlight Covers - $175
TRD Smoked Fuel Lid - $150
Import Fan CF raised Hoodscoop(1st one out at the time) - $160
Fiberimages used CF Raised HS - $125
FiberImages used CF Hood - $275
K2 6000k Hid Kit - $400
Philips 4100k Hid Kit - $400+
Hose Techniques hose kit - $60
Lite glow underbody neon kit - $120
Lite glow underbody LED kit - $140
RED TYCs - $120
S2000 antenna - $18
Rear celica fill in CF - $15
TRD badges (CF) - $50
Rims+tires - $1800
JDM Clear Supra bumper lenses - $40
Vinyl Graphics - $40
2003 Hid Housings - $550
D2S Hid Kit - $250
all sorts of blue, hyperwhite, Piaa bulbs - $300(yeah i know thats a lot, but thats what ive been through and fed up so ive been doing HID all the way!)

Inside:
CF dash kit - $300
CF Bezel - $30
Blue LED kit - $50
AC autotechnics(gauges, indiglo gauages) $150
Fiberglass guage pod - $60
Razo CF shift knob $90
Clarion vrx935 - $1100
Stereo stuff ive been through (W7, jl amps, lots) - $2000
TRD Horn button sticker $30

and lots of miscell!

[flyzx6]

enough to piss me off and drop 52k on a Z06!

[00bluegts]

rims-1200
springs and shocks-700
strut bars-300
cai-130
seats-1200
flywheel-220
clutch-350
custom exhaust-100
brake paint-50
stereo-1500
carbon fiber trim-150
misc.-50
total---about 6g

[SLOWICA]

I'm too scared to add it all up...

[SLOWICA]

I'll use round figures to keep it easy...

engine mods
-AEM cold air intake 200
-TRD Japan header 800
-TRD Japan oil cooler 250
-TRD Japan oil filler cap 50
-5Zigen Fireball exhaust 500
drivetrain
-TRD short shifter 150
-TRD Japan pressure plate 250
-TRD Japan clutch disc 150
-TRD Japan flywheel 500
-TRD Japan clutch type l.s.d. 800
suspension
-Tanabe upper strut tower brace 100
-Cusco front lower tie bar 80
-TRD 3 point rear upper strut brace 150
-Tanabe rear lower tie bar 80
-TEIN SS full coilover 1300
-Cusco adjustable upper pillow mounts 250
-Hotchkis front + rear sway bars 300
-Hotchkis rear adjustable camber links 250
-Misc. urethane bushings 100
exterior
-Trial full kit 1800
-TRD Japan fender arch trims 300
-TRD Japan headlight covers 250
-TRD Japan smoked gas lid & cap 200
-JDM OEM smoked bumper lens 75
-TRD Japan T3 Wheels forged by Rays engineering 2500
-Yokohama AVS ES 100 215/45/17 500
-Fiber Images carbon fiber hood 550
-McCulloch 4,700 k "JDM green" H.I.D 500
interior
-Bride Zeta III buckets (FRP) 2000
-TRD shift knob 50
-JDM OEM sid sills 125
-USDM OEM carbon dash 200
-Misc. Autometer gauges 300
brakes
-C-One slotted rotors front + rear 400
-Goodridge stainless brake lines 125
-Project MU brake pads front + rear 200
on the way...
-Rays Engineering duraluminum lug nuts 150
-TRD Japan low temp. thermostat 100
-TRD Japan direct clutch line 100
-TRD Japan duracon shift knob 75

With just the stuff on my car now the total is $16,760. This does not however include the price of shipping for any of the above items nor does it include international custom charges. It also does not include the paint job and body work done to the car. Also not included is the price for maintainance and fluids such as oil, gear oil, brake fluid, coolant, etc.... Nor have I included my past purchases such as my old Wings West body kit and Racing Hart M5 wheels...

[hurryhurry12345]

HIDs-$550
Short shifter-$140
Indiglo gauge-$40
Clear sidemarkers-$25
speakers-$80
amplifier-$120
Injen short intake-$200
foglights-$40

all self-installed.

[oONoGoAutoOo]

Kam Kit $1000
Kam CF Wing $400
TRD Wing $300
Brushed Aluminum Dash Trim $100
Old Rims $550
New Rims $600
2x JL w0's with Kicker Amp $375
TRD Springs $90
TYC Red Tail lights $120
Custom Exhaust $120
Silver Antenna $30
Raised Hoodscoop $125
Clear Corners $25
Tint $200
Bulbs $100
Accident Repairs $1250

I guess i haven't spent much compared to some other celica owners.

[FloWin_Celica]

front 350
sides 300
rear 200
wing 250
scoop 150
tails 150
injen 150
tints 50
antenna 15
"hit and run" 200
painting and removing all kind of dents 1000
snow tires and steelies 500
other stuff 300
total: 3465
I'm saving up for new rims and springs now!
that's what u get for 3.5k
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[ctkrider]

I added mine up a while back, and I think I've dropped around $20k

[FloWin_Celica]

damn I hope they never ever finish the turbo project for the GT over here!! if so i think I'll prolly go f/i for another $3-3.5K
+exhaust, header....but 20K is alot

[Bo]

About $10-$15k, and I did 98% of the labor myself to save money. :) Not to mention there are $3700 worth of parts going in the car this week:

RECARO
BREMBO
TEIN
TRD
RAZO

I hope the weather is nice next weekend :D

[pfmicks]

For my Eclipse...

17" Motegi Rims w/tires=$1,200
H&R Springs=$200
Tokico Shocks=$250
Turbo Spoiler=$150 + $250 paint/install
Vis OEM CF hood=$350
Sony m600 cd player=$150
Leather seats conversion=$350
"Turbo" OEM sideskirts=$200 + $150 install
Painted doorhandles/side mirrors to match paint = $100
New Brake Pads=$40

all that I can think of right now...not to mention oil changes/services

TOTAL=about $3,390 OMG my car looks stock still :violin:

[aZnTrD2k]

Originally posted by SLOWICA
I'm too scared to add it all up...

[aZnTrD2k]

Originally posted by JMS003
Don't feel bad guys, I have a customer with an 88 CRX that I have been building for 4 months now, his bill is over $30,000 so far and still counting!!

You have teh biggest sig EVAR!!!:gap::gap:

[Jeff Adams]

Wow all that money you guys spend on your car. Have you ever think what other things you have used on that money that is a neccesity.

My toy are a neccesity! Food, bills and the kids Christmas come last.

[dan yeates]

I put

[iforu]

(1)original mech spoiler $990
(2)original bonnet spoiler $440
GST + shipment for(1+2) $440

(3)K&N filter $115, sold for $50. wasted $65
(4)apexi auto timer $165
(5)pivot speed cut $140
(6)free flow xos + remove cat $248
(7)defi meter $1243
(8)pivot shift light $180
(9)join club celica $50
(10)grounding $40
(11)walkie talkie $43
(12)zex N2o $800 sold for $500 wasted $300
(13)stickers on car $200
(14)TRD rear 3 pt strut $150(second hand)
(15)steel braised hose for brake $100(second hand)

(16)TRD sway bar $638
(17)TRD over fender $493
(18)TRD clutch cover $330
(19)TRD clutch disc $196
(20)TRD LSD $1177
(21)TRD sport themostat $86
(22)TOMs Flywheel $875
(23)TRD fuel lid cover $263
shiment + handling + GST for items 16 to 23 = $597


(24)labor for LSD + Flywheel + clutch $390
(25)carbing front strut $231
(26)HKS lowering spring $380 sold for $250 wasted $130
(27)spray spoiler + bonnet spoiler $300
(28)blitz sonic fliter $688
(29)installation of sway bars & grounding $80
(30)sparco seat + railing + washing $440
(31)Momo millieum + boss kit $265 (second hand)
(32)c-one final drive $800 (second hand)
(33)220cc fuel pump + bored throttle body $100(second hand)
(34)labour for final dr + remove soundproof + steering wheel + short shifter + remove spring $630
(35)pioneer head unit P8650 + 12 disc changer + speaker + tweester(second hand)
(36)HKS Fcon SZ ecu $800
(37)TRD short shifter $260
(38)trust 4 pot brake $800(second hand)
(39)tein HA with uprated spring + EDFC $1200 (second hand)
(40)c-one engine mount $300(second hand)
(41)c-one rear strut $200(second hand)
(42)steel braised clutch line $50(second hand)
(43)ssp rim + spacer $450(second hand)
(44)labor for tein HA + c-one engine mounting + c-one rear strut + steel braised clutch line $400
(45)oil pump gear(second hand) $400 including labor

all in singapore dollar. converting to US will be x 1.75

[SexyCelica53]

5gs

[stein]

s2k Antenna - $12
remove/add Tint - $150
new CAI silicone - $40
new Clamps - $10
Ground wires - $25
Head unit & cd changer $400
Cluster gauge $70
Cluster LED conversion - $20
Center console LED Conversion - $30
2 Gauge pod - $30
AEM UEGO - $350
AM Oil P Gguage $55
TRD clear gas lid - $150
Tires & Rims - $1000
Koni struts - $400
Skunk 2 coilovers - $300
Hotchkis Springs - $150
Apexi PFC commander & datalogit - $1400
4 Alignments @ $300
New shoes - $90
Brake flush - $80

$2,720 and I still need:
Street tune and a dyno tune. Should be another $400

Where the hell do you guys get this money to just piss away? Do you have debt on your credit cards, or do you pay those off every month?


If it is more than a $500 I generally put it on my credit card and pay it off as fast as I can making $500+ payments.

[WpgCelica]

Keep in mind these are in canadian prices:
Custom Catback Exhaust with Ractive Muffler - $400
AEM CAI - $450
XenonDepot.com 6500K HID Kit - $420
VVT-I Rebuild engine - $9000 (I only paid $1600)
Arctic Start Alarm/CommandStart 2-way system - $800
Alpine CDA-9851 CD/MP3 Player - $500
Alpine SPR-17LS 6.5" Component 2-way Speakers - $289
Alpine SPR-17LP 6.5" Coaxial 2-way Speakers - $199
Alpine MRP-M450 400 Watt Mono Class-D Amp - $399
MTX Thunder 421D 210 Watt 2-channel Amp - $199
MTX Thunder 6000 12" 500 Watt RMS Sub - $50
Movies2Go MMDV2 DVD Player with Remote Control - $200
Pyle PLVHR70 7-inch Wide Screen TFT LCD Monitor - $320
Ported and Polish Header - $140
Tanabe Sustec Front Strut Bar in Red - $200
Custom Fibre Glass Dual A-pillar with S7 Autotechnic Voltage and A/F guages - $70

[swyn]

Suddenly i saw this thread title bump to the top and i feel this is what i afraid of!
I don`t wanna count anymore coz i have more stuff coming soon :(

[140 GT]

about 7 k here.

[StaticX27]

Wow.. thread revival...

Tein SuperDrift Coilovers - $1200
JDM Front end - $650 (with turn signals)
JDM Front Lip - $150
Apex Sideskirts - $150
Interior plastics - $300
Momo quick disconnect Steering Wheel - $50
Apexi Dual Intake - $250
Turbonetics Boost Controller - $100
Re-Amemiya Flushmount headlights - $800
Custom AeroDuo Carbon Fiber GT-style wing - $250
Rotary Extreme Carbon Fiber doorsills - $150
Racing Beat Dualtip Exhaust - $250
Bride Pros w/ Bride rails - $600
Feed Shiftboot / ebrake Boot - $50
JDM Elbow Rest - $50
AeroDuo Carbon Fiber Exhaust Guard - $60

Repaint of the whole car - $3200 with lifetime warranty :D
Total Bill - $8210

Not including the cost of repairs, and I'm nowhere near done :(

[emotart]

17-20 grand

[2kbluegts]

6300 - motor#1
1900 - motor#2
250 - Sides
20 - s2k antenna
500 - front and rear bumper
90 - springs
200 - spoiler
230 - clutch
1300 - pfc
240 - intake
450 - exhaust
230 - headlight housings
330 - flywheel
270 - datalogit

$12310.

wow. Looking at it like that, i could have payed my car off by now.

[Curt705]

Already Bought:

RPS Max Clutch W/ Street Disk - $450
B&M Short Throw Shifter - $150
Custom CAI - $50
Shift Boot - $25
Paint for custom interior (center console..etc) - $20
2 Footwell Cathode Lights - $15
Interior LED Lights - $10
2zzge Engine that I am rebuilding - $390
Ground Wire Kit - $25
VIS Spoiler - $50
Alteeza Tail Lights - $50
Xenon Headlights - $10
Hood Spoiler (yet to be installed) - $50

Total so far = $1,295

Items to be purchased SOON:

TRD Kazuma Exhaust (Purchasing this week or next :) ) - $330
2ZZGE Engine Machining - $1,500?
2ZZGE Rebuild Kit - $935
3ZZ Stroker Kit - $2,800
C-One Sports Engine Mount - Front and Rear - $160
Darton Sleeves - $339
MWR Valves - $319
Power Enterprise 210 LPH Fuel Pump - $219
MWR Moroso Oil Pan - $499
Spec Stage 5 Clutch - $479
Fidanza Flywheel - $478
MWR ARP Flywheel Bolt Set - $30
MWR ARP Stud Kit - Toyota 2ZZ Exhaust Manifold - $70
C-One Close Ration Mission - $2090
Helical L.S.D. - $1000
GReddy Supercharger Kit - $2895 (or a custom turbo kit..haven't decided)
APEXi Power FC & Commander- $1327
Power FC Datalogit - $339
Apexi S-AFC II - $439
Greddy Profec e-01 - $700
Underdrive Pulley Kit (Alternator Pulley, New Accessory Belt) - $77
RC Engineering 750cc High Impedance Injector - $89
Nitrous Express Nitrous Kit & GenX-2 - $1253
Nitrous Express Digital Maximizer - $625
Brembo Gran Turismo Big Brake Kit - $2395
Tein Super Street Damper with Pillowball Uppermounts - $1400
Hotchkis Street Sway Bar Set - $300
Megan Racing Strut Tower Brace - $80
C-One Sports Tower Bar - Rear Tower Bar - $211
C-One Sports Tower Bar - Rear Trunk Bar - $101
Beatrush Front Performance Bar - $219
Brash Boy Rear Brace Bar - $220
Brash Boy Side Tower Bar - $189
Hotchkis Rear Camber Links - $254

Total of Future Parts - $24,361

And I haven't decided on a body kit, paint job, or wheels tires yet.

[slider1982]

TRD Exhaust $500?
S200 Antenna $20?

Why dun i tell u what i am planning to get:
AEM CAI $230
B&M SS $130
Carputer+Touchscreen+GPS $1000
Amp $ 200??
Body kit + Paint $1000

17" rim + summer tires $1,100

[highheat916]

dc sport headers 80$


and thats it. man i need to do something

[SyKoTiX]

Tanabe Super Racing Medallion = $200
AEM Gen 2 CAI = $140
S2K Antenna = $15
Bat's Overlay Kit = $65
TRD Horn Button = $20
TRD Seatbelt Pads = $22

Total: $462

Soon
Accident Repairs = $1500

[homeworld1031tx]

man...talk about resurrecting an old thread...

[Loser_guy]

Ebay intake - 30$
18" wheels/parade spec 2 225/35-r18 - 900$
ww body kit+wing(parents bought it for bday) - 900
Man hours - I'd hate to know... (what I get for buying a destroyed car and fixing it up)

And I gotta buy a new engine soon.. I'm HOPING to buy miles' engine+s/c soon..

[drewd]

Not enough, that'll change when I get my FAFSA and student loan (good to have college pre paid)..

Car came with TRD exhaust and kit..
K&N filter -$50
TRD ball shift knob -$40
TRD Clutch -$850 installed
TRD seatbelt pads -$20
S2K Antenna -$25
TRD horn button -$25
TRD valve stem caps..lol..that's right.. -$25
Replaced hood/midblade- $175
System installed -$600
C-pillar Brace- $30

Next year or two:
Going to get CF Hatch, rims, CF midblade/caps, CF Hood, BBK or at least slotted rotors and rear disc converstion, Camcon, Build engine, then Supercharge or turbo..

[robare99]

$150 Injen CAI
$200 20% Rear Tint 35% Side Tint
$10 Chrome Sidemarker Hyperwhite Lights
$10 Chrome Turn Bulbs
$60 CyberWhite Fog lights
$50 JDM Style Clear Corners
$50 MTEC Lighting Package
$10 Red Fill-in Letters
$30 S2000 Antenna
$1900 TRD Mechanical Body Kit & painted
$30 two TRD front plates
$600 VIS CF Hood
$600 VIS CF Hatch
$100 GT-S Aluminum Pedals
$350 ACT Stage 2 Clutch, Modified Street Disc
$130 APR Strut Bar
$350 TRD Japan Flywheel
$700 Install
$3500 C2 Stage 1 Turbo Kit, Greddy E-Manage, Greddy Type-S Turbo Timer,GT-S
Injectors, SARD BOV
$150 center gauge pod
$2200 Install
$275 AEM wideband
$75 Autometer narrowband paperweight
$300 Hotchkis Street Front and Rear Sways
$350 KYB GR2 shocks & struts
$200 TRD Lowering Springs
$150 TRD Rear Strut Bar
$1000 TRD Standard Length Exhaust
$150 TWM Shortshifter
$1600 17" FRD Racing Rims with Kumho 712 Rubber. 215 40 R17

$3600 slid into a curb which I payed the damage out of pocket.
-----------------
$18,880

lol and I bought the car brand new. (pwn3d) And the deer did $6500 damage but I didn't have to pay for that. :D

[silverCELICAgt-s]

somewhere around $5,200.00
but come december im dropping an additional 5-6 into it on a wide body kit.

winter tires for oem wheels = 400
all season tires for oem wheels = 400
aftermarket wheels + tires = 1900
shocks/springs = 300
(installation) = 200
s2k antenna = 15
apr strut bar = 150
brembo slotted rotors = 450
(installation) = 75
jdm doorsills = 75
jdm sidemarkers = 45
trd oil cap = 35
used cf hood that ended up being unusable = 200
uninstalled flush hood pins = 75
trd seat belt pads = 20
aem cold intake = 125
shaved door handle kit (not installed) = 100
rear ended damage repair = 500

[SlamminS85]

HU - 550
Alarm w/ 2 Way long distance pager - 500
Garage security (video camera system, alarm system, computer to run it all ~ 1000
Amps - 450
Door Speakers 4 6.5" and 2 2" mids and 2 super tweeters ~ 400
Box - 130
12" Alpine TypeR ~ 250
Tiny Antenna - 9.99
Value of my custom work and installation inclluding distribution block and parts ~ 800
OEM Shifter - 24
New Brake Job (self installed) - 120
All Fluids changed ~ 100
Toyota done valve adjustment and tune up + lift bolt replacement, new MAF, 1 new rocker shaft, allignment, hail damage repair - 1000

Total ~ 5334

And it is finally pretty stock looking minus the lightning rod and a few dents and dings around the car + 1 whole roof panel with hail damage (pissed me off)

[badceli]

Garage security (video camera system, alarm system, computer to run it all ~ 1000
Value of my custom work ~ 800
OEM Shifter - 24
New Brake Job (self installed) - 120
All Fluids changed ~ 100
Toyota done valve adjustment and tune up + lift bolt replacement, new MAF, 1 new rocker shaft, allignment, hail damage repair - 1000

Total ~ 5334


:chuckles: That is one hell of a mod list you have there. You forgot to add the $20 for the gas that's in your car.

[SickCelica696]

Eric don't even come here posting your crap again :rolleyes:

[badceli]

:sadpace:

[highheat916]

badceli i luve ur car, i just spent an hour lookin at it amazed!

[badceli]

badceli i love ur car, i just spent an hour lookin at it amazed!

It's a piece of crap.

Thanks for the compliment though.

[SlamminS85]

:chuckles: That is one hell of a mod list you have there. You forgot to add the $20 for the gas that's in your car.

yeah yeah, the garage counts as a mod, its a car alarm system... and i can count my custom work because people are listing work they had done and that includes labor, i do everything myself

[MidNite]

3,500-4k

[VVT-iGT]

Damn... i'm just approaching $1000. I can't wait to get out of college so i can put some serious time and money into me celi.

[Rico6983]

I've wasted at least $10,000 on my car

[emotart]

I did most of the work myself with a friend so it saved alot of time and i have hook ups through people so that saved me with money localy.

I have put about lets make it general estimate:
10 grand into Engine/Fuel/Turbo kit/Ems/Tune/Gauges
5 grand into Tranny/Axles/Rims/Slicks
1 grand into body kit/labor

[baadarani]

Ive spent $30,000 on my celica. $19000 coming from my own pocket. Im still a student :S kind'a sums up how ive been living for a year and half! sometimes i dont have money to fuel my car or eat hehe........ but its rewarding in the end :D

[Norrix420]

i have spent quite a bit on the car. not including the cost of the car which was 12500 last year. list of iteams so far.

new wheels and tires-1600
20% window tint- 250
pioneer cd player- 215
amp and sub- 400
exhaust- 150
AEM CAI- 300
sk2 antenna- 30
underbody led's- 150
clear tail lights- 230
kaminari body kit- 1200
put on bodykit and paint it- 1000
new front and rear brake pads and rotors- 1000
new white bulbs for front lights and fog lighs-80
clear side markers-30
car alarm with auto starter-500

total around $7,100 and that not including all the labor costs for some of this stuff cause i have put nothing on myself.

[PoweredbyRICE]

oh god i cant even go there..i know i've been through $25 k through out the 7 years of owning and going through kits here and there different setups for suspension, performance LOL omg very touchy subject

[RevHard]

I paid 25.000

[RevHard]

Oh, BTW a brand new engine offered by Toyota without paying anything! Just after I sent a mail to them because I had an oil consumption... :gap:
Thanks a lot Toyota!!!